This article demonstrates the tips to enable/disable the Guest Mode on your Roku and to safeguard your personal data at the same time.
Detailed Instructions to Enable Roku Guest Mode
Guest Mode on Roku is a built-in feature that allows your guests to use their own accounts and subscriptions without disturbing any of your app subscriptions. Turning on the Roku’s Guest Mode is a cakewalk as you just need to make a few alterations to the Roku’s settings. Refer to the procedure below to enable/disable Guest Mode.
- Turn on Roku
Grab your remote and press the power button to turn on your Roku device.
- Choose Settings option
Then, you need to scroll down and select the Settings icon available on the Roku screen.
- Tap Guest Mode
Now, navigate through the Settings section and hit on the Guest Mode option.
- Choose Enter Guest Mode
By highlighting the Enter Guest Mode option, it visible a keypad screen at the right wherein you need to enter the 4-digit PIN.
- Input Roku PIN
Enter the 4-digit Roku PIN on the given column using the virtual keypad.
- Hit OK to confirm
Then, press the OK button to confirm that you have enabled Guest Mode on your device.
- Automatic Reboot
It automatically reboots your Roku, and you can start using it in Guest Mode.
Alternative Ways to Enable Roku Guest Mode
Apart from Roku’s settings, you can also enable Guest Mode in an alternative way. Visit the official Roku website on your PC or smartphone’s web browser. Sign in to your Roku account with the login credentials. Then, scroll down and select the My Streaming Device & TVs option. You have to select your device from the active devices list and tap on the Enable Guest Mode option. Fill in the Roku PIN to confirm the activation of this feature on your device. On that same page, if you press the Disable Guest Mode and enter your PIN, it automatically turns OFF the Guest Mode.
Procedure to Disable Roku Guest Mode
If you attempt to get back to normal mode on the TV, you first need to disable the Guest Mode feature in Roku’s Settings. To do so, visit the Settings section and click Guest Options. After that, choose the Sign Out and Clear Info option. Enter the Roku PIN and press OK to disable the feature on your device.
FAQ
This problem arises because of using an outdated version of the Roku device. In that case, it is better to update the firmware of the Roku to make the mode work properly without trouble.
Yes. You just need to press the Home button on the Roku remote. Then, scroll down and click on the Guest Mode Options. After that, Sign out and clear info button to confirm and sign out from the Guest Mode.
Roku’s stuck-in Guest Mode can be fixed by simply restarting your device. Turn Off Roku and unplug the cable from the power source. Wait for a few minutes and then check if the TV has been removed from Guest Mode.
Some of the default channels available on Roku Guest Mode are CBS Nets, The Roku Channel, YouTube, iHeart Radio, and others.
